WILLIAM MASON MODEL 1861 CONTRACT RIFLE MUSKET.

WILLIAM MASON MODEL 1861 CONTRACT RIFLE MUSKET. SN NSN. Cal. 58. Fine early contract musket with 40″ bbl, square base front sight/bayonet lug with 3-position, 2-leaf rear sight graduate to 500 yards. Bbl & lockplate have usual markings, both being dated “1863”. Mounted in a 1-pc walnut stock with three bands and tulip head ramrod with two clear cartouches on left side panel. Accompanied by a “US” marked angular socket bayonet. PROVENANCE: Stern Collection CONDITION: Extremely fine. Metal retains most of its bright orig style finish that may have been cleaned a long time ago. Stock is sound with several small nicks on left side of butt and retains most of its strong orig oil finish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. Bayonet has been cleaned & polished. 4-33974 JR14 (3,000-5,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2008

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	330	$4,888.00	WILLIAM MASON MODEL 1861 CONTRACT RIFLE MUSKET. SN NSN. Cal. 58. Fine early contract musket with 40″ bbl, square base front sight/bayonet lug with 3-position, 2-leaf rear sight graduate to 500 yards. Bbl & lockplate have usual markings, both being dated “1863”. Mounted in a 1-pc walnut stock with three bands and tulip head ramrod with two clear cartouches on left side panel. Accompanied by a “US” marked angular socket bayonet. PROVENANCE: Stern Collection CONDITION: Extremely fine. Metal retains most of its bright orig style finish that may have been cleaned a long time ago. Stock is sound with several small nicks on left side of butt and retains most of its strong orig oil finish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. Bayonet has been cleaned & polished. 4-33974 JR14 (3,000-5,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2008 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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